[HDRI] camera + fisheye

[Santiago Torres]

Hi Magali,

I agree with Axel's comment. There are also some new(er) cameras that can use the FC-E8 or FC-E9(an improved version) Check http://nikonimaging.com/global/products/accessory/converter/list.htm  I've used the Coolpix 5000, and they work very well in my experience.

However, be aware that with the latest model (Nikon Coolpix P5100) which I believe can take the fish-eye with an adaptor, you cannot use bracketing in manual mode which can be problematic, but that depends on the application.

Good luck with your measurements, and please keep us posted.
Regards,

Santiago



-----Original Message-----
From: hdri-bounces at radiance-online.org [mailto:hdri-bounces at radiance-online.org] On Behalf Of Axel Jacobs
Sent: 24 January 2008 09:30
To: hdri at radiance-online.org
Subject: [HDRI] camera + fisheye

> I am considering to buy a camera + fisheye in order to make luminance 
> measurements (mostly daylight scenes) and calculation of glare 
> indexes.
> The camera seller said me that the only solution to have a full 180° 
> view is the combination of the sigma f3.5 fisheye + a full format 
> numeric camera (called 24/36 like with analogic cameras) and the 
> cheapest one is the CANON EOS 5D (around 2500 euros).
> I know that some of did some daylight measurement with cheapest 
> camera. Who can help me with that topic ?

If a 3 MP camera will do, and you're not afraid of using a system that isn't exactly cutting-edge, then you may use a Nikon CoolPix 990 or 995, in combination with a Nikon FC-E8 fisheye lens.

You'll get the cam + lens for around £/$/€ 200 on e-bay. I've used both systems in the past, and would happily point out the pros/cons of CP990 vs CP995. They actually differ quite a bit. Let me know if you would consider this option.

Axel

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